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Definition
Butterfly
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How it's used
Standalone use of this character is rare in spoken Cantonese, as it is almost always replaced by the two-character compound 蝴蝶. It primarily appears in technical terms, idioms, or specific names of species. When referring to the insect in daily life, always use 蝴蝶 to avoid sounding overly literary or archaic.
Measure word
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There are many butterflies flying in the garden.
Related words
Common phrases
butterfly stroke
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this character as a standalone noun in casual conversation, but it sounds unnatural. Always pair it with 蝴 to form 蝴蝶 unless you are using it in a specific compound like 蝶式.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
